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Debbie Lynn Dewitt

Debbie Lynn Dewitt

Jan 24, 2022

Perry – Debbie L. DeWitt, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 24, 2022 due to a medical complication. Debbie was born in Calais on April 15, 1982, daughter of David and Nancy (Ritchie) DeWitt. Debbie was a proud and loving mother and wife. She lived for the holidays, especially Christmas, and cherished spending them with her family. She had...

Durward B. Scott Jr.

Durward B. Scott Jr.

Jan 23, 2022

Baileyville – Durward B. Scott Jr., 69, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Calais Community Hospital with his wife Tonya and Pastor Keith by his side. Junior was born in Calais on February 18, 1952, son of Durward and Beatrice (Frye) Scott. Junior grew up in Baileyville and worked as a salmon...

Samuel J Neptune Sr.

Samuel J Neptune Sr.

Jan 23, 2022

Sipayik – Samuel J. “Huggie” Neptune Sr., 63, beloved husband and son, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Huggie was born in Eastport on October 20, 1958, son of Joseph R. Neptune Sr. and Genevieve A. (Francis) Neptune. In his youth, Huggie was a senior Boy Scout. He will always be remembered for his love of carpentry. He loved...

Elizabeth Marie Hatton

Elizabeth Marie Hatton

Jan 16, 2022

Calais – Elizabeth Marie “Betty” Hatton, 93, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Calais Community Hospital with her loving daughter by her side. Betty was born in Calais on December 13, 1928. Due to the untimely passing of her mother, she was raised by her grandmother Sophia Stone. Betty worked for 25 years at JJ Newbury’s in Calais and...

James P. Rundin

James P. Rundin

Jan 15, 2022

Calais - Jim “Grumpy” Rundin passed away January 15th, 2022 after years of declining health. Jim was born in Portland, Maine on January 11th, 1952 to Joseph C. Rundin and Helen (Fox) Rundin. Jim moved to Calais Maine in 1979 continuing his work with the telephone company. Jim retired in 2003 after 32 years of service. Jim was a proud...

John William Reece Sr.

John William Reece Sr.

Jan 15, 2022

EASTPORT - John “Jack” William Reece passed away on January 15, 2022. He was born on September 2, 1932 in Utica, New York to Cornell Albert Reece and Pearl Helen Lambert. Jack joined the Coast Guard in 1950, following in the footsteps of his father, who served in the U.S. Army in World War I. Jack graduated from the Coast...

Ernest Joseph Perry Jr.

Ernest Joseph Perry Jr.

Jan 14, 2022

Calais – Ernest Joseph Perry, Jr., 79, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Calais Regional Hospital. Ernest was born in Norway, Maine on December 29, 1942, son of Ernest and Louise (Hobbs) Perry. After graduating from Oxford Hills High School, Ernest enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving as an MP in Guam. Following his service, he returned to...

Andrew John Locke

Andrew John Locke

Jan 12, 2022

Andrew J. Locke January 19, 2000 – January 12, 2022 Lubec—On January 12, 2022, Andrew J. Locke , 21, made his final move to God’s garden. Andrew was born January 19, 2000 to Crystal Locke and Wade Murray. Although Andrew was here for such a short time, he touched many hearts with his kind, gentle ways and a very contagious...

Brian Douglas Jones

Brian Douglas Jones

Jan 10, 2022

It is with extreme sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Brian Douglas Jones, 65, on January 10th, 2022. Brian was born in Eastport, Maine on September 9, 1956, son of Donald and Mary (Finch) Jones. After graduating from Washington Academy Brian joined the military, first enlisting in the U.S. Air Force and then later in the U.S. Army, where...

Jeffrey Raye McLellan

Jeffrey Raye McLellan

Jan 10, 2022

Princeton – Jeffrey R. McLellan, 65, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home in Princeton. Jeffrey was born in Calais on February 9, 1956, son of Ernest and Ruth (Barter) McLellan. Jeff was an avid hunter who enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to sit and reminisce about the good ole days with his family and enjoyed all the...

Nadine Edwina Stanhope

Nadine Edwina Stanhope

Jan 10, 2022

Robbinston and Calais – Nadine Edwina Stanhope, 84, passed away with her daughters by her side on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Calais Community Hospital. Nadine was born in St. Stephen, NB on July 31, 1937, daughter of Harle and Maud (Murphy) Winslow. After graduating from Calais High School, Class of 1955, Nadine attended business school in St. Stephen and...

Frank William Peoples Jr.

Frank William Peoples Jr.

Jan 7, 2022

Princeton – Frank “Bill” William Peoples Jr., 76, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home. Frank was born in Wytheville, VA on June 13, 1945, son of Frank Peoples Sr. and Elizabeth (Hendrickson) Peoples. Frank graduated from Pitman High School in New Jersey and studied glass blowing at Salem Technical. While in college he met his love, Toby...

Emerson William Dinsmore

Emerson William Dinsmore

Jan 6, 2022

Auburn – Emerson W. Dinsmore, 96, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Clover Health Care. Emerson was born in Calais on November 10, 1925, son of Sidney S. Dinsmore and Gladys (Grant) Dinsmore. Emerson’s first job was plowing the sidewalks of Calais with a horse drawn plow before he went to school in the mornings. After graduating from high...

Janet Louise McPhail

Janet Louise McPhail

Jan 3, 2022

Perry – Janet Louise McPhail, 75, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, January 3, 2022. Janet was born in Eastport on December 23, 1946, daughter of Emery “Spike” and Frances (Rodgers) McPhail. Janet attended Shead High School until marrying her love, Lewis McPhail at the age of 15 on December 22, 1962. Over the years she...

Richard Holbrook Grant

Richard Holbrook Grant

Jan 2, 2022

Columbia Falls - Richard “Dick” Holbrook Grant, 94, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2022 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Machias, Maine. Richard was born on November 24, 1927 in New Britain, Connecticut, the son of Horace L. and Elizabeth Dalby Grant. Richard graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1945. He joined the U.S. Army in 1946 and...

Thomas Joseph Champagne

Thomas Joseph Champagne

Jan 1, 2022

Perry – Thomas Joseph Champagne, 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Thomas was born in Willimantic, CT on August 11, 1949, son of Omer and Marguerite (Bunnell) Champagne. After graduating from high school, Thomas enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving as a Gunner’s Mate during the Vietnam War on the USS Wainwright (DLG28). Following...

Valerie Ann Altvater

Valerie Ann Altvater

Jan 1, 2022

Perry – Valerie Ann Altvater, 71, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Braintree Manor in Braintree, MA following a courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease. Valerie was born in Eastport on February 3, 1950, daughter of Christopher and Rita (Nicholas) Altvater. After graduating from Poland Job Corps, Valerie furthered her education by becoming a Paralegal. She worked for Pine Tree...

Christopher Michael Whitten

Christopher Michael Whitten

Jan 1, 2022

Calais – Christopher Michael Whitten, 37, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 1, 2022. Mike was born in Norfolk, VA on October 6, 1984, son of Christopher and Margaret (O’Malley) Whitten. Mike attended Calais High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a Tank Crewman, mostly in South Korea. Following his service, he returned to Calais and worked various...

Richard "Big Pun" J. Stevens

Richard "Big Pun" J. Stevens

Dec 31, 2021

Richard “Big Pun” Stevens Indian Township – Richard “Big Pun” Stevens, 39, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 31, 2021. Richard was born on November 11, 1982, son of Donald J. Socobasin and Judith A. Stevens. Richard graduated from Lee Academy, Class of 2002, and attended Eastern Maine Community College. He loved gaming and hanging out with...

Mary Louise Barnes

Mary Louise Barnes

Dec 30, 2021

Pleasant Point – Mary Louise Barnes, 72, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 30, 2021 following a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Eastport on May 15, 1949, daughter of George and Jane (Schaffner) Morrison. Mary graduated from Malden High School in Massachusetts and while visiting home in Eastport during high school she met...

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